Leadership
Programs that Foster Leadership Skills Development
Fostering Leadership Skills
Our Brothers are naturally called to lead; more than half of Brothers serve as Chapter Officers, and nearly as many serve as leaders in one or more organizations on campus.
To set them up for success in any leadership role, the Fraternity developed the Stead Leadership College, a first of its kind fraternal program training and certifying professional skills for current and future Chapter Officers, available at no cost to Members.
- High Alpha Summit
- Chapter Challenge
- Stead Leadership College
- Stead Leadership Seminar
High Alpha Summit
High Alpha Summit is our premier leadership event. Aimed at the Chapter President (High Alpha), it offers an unrivalled opportunity to build competence and forge connections. Held in Indianapolis in early January, the event encourages attendees to develop and foster the skills and support systems needed to improve their leadership and the functioning of their Chapter.
By the end of the conference, participants were able to forge connections across the High Zeta; write, execute, and support a plan that drives Chapter operations; and understand how to utilize Ideal Man to onboard Associate Members and Stead Leadership College to train core High Zeta Officers.
Chapter Challenge
Chapter Challenge is an innovative simulation that immerses participants in the highs and lows of running a Chapter.
In teams of six, participants responded to a series of challenges and escalating events, while at the same time balancing success factors such as GPA, income, and reputation. Supported by a moderator, they then had to reflect on their decision making and adjust their plans.
Utilizing the power of experiential learning, the Chapter Challenge deliberately uses practice and reflection to increase retention and embed new skills.
Stead Leadership College
Stead Leadership College is the fraternal world’s first competency-based skill certification, offering self-paced learning that correlates the Chapter Officer experience with managing a small business.
Hosted on Lambda Chi Academy, the Fraternity’s learning platform, each Stead Leadership College certification course spans seven weeks. Upon completion, Brothers receive a digital credential—tangible, shareable proof of their leadership and professional skills.
Aimed at serving current and future Chapter Officers, the College prepares Brothers to be a member of the chapter’s management team (High Zeta), builds capability within Chapters, and acts as a bridge between campus and career. It comprises two learning journeys: Leadership Ready and Role Ready.
Stead Leadership Seminar
Stead Leadership Seminar is an educational experience designed to provide intensive Chapter officer training on an operations focus area while helping participants grow and develop, both personally and professionally.
The focus of the Stead Leadership Seminar in 2024 was training High Taus or High Gammas on ChapterSpot, which launched to the global Zeta last summer.
Attendees learned about the program, gained tools to facilitate and implement the system, and mastered the skills within the Essentials in Finance learning journey offered within Stead Leadership College. They were also able to share the best practices and ideas with other attendees.
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